HB 146

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 14, 2026.

AN ACT relating to qualifications of victim advocates.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-146
Session 26RS
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-01-14
Education
Summary

Amend KRS 15.760 to allow Commonwealth's attorneys to employ as victim advocates individuals with a bachelor's degree in any field or a high school diploma and 2 years of experience; require victim advocates to enroll in training provided by the Attorney General's Office of Victims Advocacy within 30 days of hire; amend KRS 69.350 to allow county attorneys to employ as victim advocates individuals with a bachelor's degree in any field or a high school diploma and 2 years of experience; require victim advocates to enroll in training provided by the Attorney General's Office of Victims Advocacy within 30 days of hire.

Sponsor
Peyton Griffee
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-07 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-14 Status in_committee
2026-01-14 Latest Action 01/14/26: to Judiciary (H)
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